What started with a simple idea has bloomed, in 50 years of whimsical creations. The Zazzera family opened The SeaMoon Handcrafted Gifts and Jewelry in Beach Haven in 1976. Now located in the heart of Surf City, the shop has become a cherished part of another community.
GENERATIONS: (From left) Mary Ann Zazzera and daughter Brenda Valente forge personal connections with customers, which keeps them coming back. The welcoming vibe is genuine. (Supplied Photos)
From hairstylist and fireman to small business owners with a vision, original owners Mary Ann and Larry Zazzera started with the intention of owning the store only a few years, but the store flourished into something bigger than…
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